The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC60 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 44,000
BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0si
€ 35,800
 Volvo XC60 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo XC60 DRIVe
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW X3 3.0si is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 DRIVe.
BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08)
73
78.2
67.4
Blueprint Volvo XC60 DRIVe (10 - 12)
74.4
83.5
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
65.9 in
Height
67.4 in
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08)
110
179.9
Blueprint Volvo XC60 DRIVe (10 - 12)
109.2
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4072 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.74 %
Volvo XC60 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
E83
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 DRIVe

Performance

BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.29 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
14.93 lb/hp
25.29 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
763 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
412 mi
763 mi
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
191.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
191.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 3.0si
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1451 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft